Larry Johnson

Larry Johnson

David Joyner, Penn State director of athletics, met with members of the media on Thursday (Jan. 2) to discuss Bill O'Brien's departure to become head coach of the Houston Texans, the appointment of defensive line coach Larry Johnson as interim head coach and the search for a new head coach.

The search for the 16th head coach in Penn State Football history is underway. Penn State Director of Athletics Dave Joyner addressed the media on Thursday (Jan. 2) morning following the announcement that Bill O'Brien has accepted a position as head coach of the NFL's Houston Texans.